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Ruby was the second child born to the union of Andrew Hill Sr. and Smithie Johnson Hill on June 30, 1936 in Galveston, Texas. She was reared in Dickinson Texas where she was educated in the public schools at the segregated Dunbar School graduating in the Class of 1956. She then pursued a career in Cosmetology after graduating the infamous Franklin Beauty School in Houston Texas. Ruby worked as a cosmetologist at the Gaines Beauty Shop in Dickinson, where she made the beautiful, gorgeous. During the next phase of her working career, she worked for the Galveston County Community Action Council as an Outreach Specialist for many years; and later in life, she became a health care worker until her health failed her and she could no longer work. Ruby came to Christ at an early age joining Warren Chapel Methodist Church (the family church). She later united with the Greater New Hope Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Frank Celestine where she worshiped and fellowshipped with her children for many years. She eventually united with New Jerusalem Baptist Church, where she was a missionary and worked on the usher board; and lastly, she reunited with the family church, presently, Faith United Methodist Church now under the leadership of Pastor Johnnie Simpson, Jr. where she faithfully sang in the church choir and worked with the Sunday School until her health failed her and she could no longer attend church. She remained at Faith United Methodist Church until her departure. Ruby was fondly known by many names: "Aintee", "Mama Ruby", "NuNu", "Granny" and "Gigi". It was said that she always had encouraging words for everyone she met, and she always expressed how good God is! Throughout her lifetime she has fed, clothed, and housed a many a person, some were even complete strangers. On June 23, 2022, one week before her 86th birthday, Ruby answered God's eternal call to rest. She is preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Smithie Hill; siblings: Barbara Griffin, Andrew Hill Jr. Johnny Hill, Joseph Hill and Mildred Vorsburgh; and three nephews, JoJo Grogans, Brian Hill and Tyrell D. Ricks. Left with cherished memories are her three children, Sharon Wright, Glenda Matthews, and Minister Felix Wright; devoted daughter-in-law, Cindy Wright; her devoted niece, Barbara "Tuts" Griffin; three loving grandnieces, Brandy Moses, Sidnie Reed and Cytitia "KiKi" Vorsburgh Jones; five grandchildren, Bobby, Anthony, Shanice, Markese and Nicole; 15 great-grands; longtime friends, Vivian and Paul Slater; her Dunbar Classmates and a host of nieces and nephews.

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Ruby A. Wright Green

June 30, 1936 - June 23, 2022